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April 15, 2025
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Laura Shifrin, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
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Approve the meeting minutes of 03/11/2025 with changes as noted
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the meeting minutes of 03/11/2025 with changes as noted. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the meeting minutes of 03/11/2025 with changes as noted. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
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Approve the One-Day Special License Application (Alcohol) by TAYSA for the goal-a-thon fundraiser event on 05/04/2025 with rain date of 05/18/2025 from 10am-4pm and serving times from noon to 4PM
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the One-Day Special License Application (Alcohol) by TAYSA for the goal-a-thon fundraiser event on 05/04/2025 with rain date of 05/18/2025 from 10am-4pm and serving times from noon to 4PM. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell yes, Jaura Shifrin yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the One-Day Special License Application (Alcohol) by TAYSA for the goal-a-thon fundraiser event on 05/04/2025 with rain date of 05/18/2025 from 10am-4pm and serving times from noon to 4PM. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell yes, Jaura Shifrin yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Meeting watrant with ordering as presented during this meeting contingent upon Town Counsel review and sign both warrants out of session
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Jaura Shifrin to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Meeting watrant with ordering as presented during this meeting contingent upon Town Counsel review and sign both warrants out of session, Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Jaura Shifrin to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Meeting watrant with ordering as presented during this meeting contingent upon Town Counsel review and sign both warrants out of session, Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Enter into and adjourn from Executive Session at 8:11PM pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting...
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to enter into and adjourn from Executive Session at 8:11PM pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. (Clerical Union, Supervisors Union, Highway/Water Union, Police Union, Fire Union) Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to enter into and adjourn from Executive Session at 8:11PM pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. (Clerical Union, Supervisors Union, Highway/Water Union, Police Union, Fire Union) Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
From the Townsend Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas and Minutes page (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Town of Townsend Candidates Night video — Valerie Goodrich and Sarah Logan (April 2025); Just Townies — Laura Shifrin (October 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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